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US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

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By Florence TanSINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting Iranian ports.U.S. President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday after weekend peace talks in Islamabad between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal.The U.S. Central Command said on X that 10 vessels have been turned around and no ships have broken through since the start of the blockade

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